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How to submit a complaint with
Red Rooster
 

Online Feedback Portal (Recommended):
Submit your complaint directly using the Red Rooster Feedback Form powered by InMoment. Clearly include order details, restaurant location, date/time, and issue specifics. Expect a response within a few days.

Phone the Store Directly:
If your issue is urgent, call the specific Red Rooster outlet (number on your receipt or store locator) immediately to arrange a prompt resolution like a refund or replacement.

In-Store Complaints:
Speak directly with the manager or staff at the restaurant immediately if your dine-in or takeaway meal has an issue. Managers are empowered to issue replacements or refunds quickly.

Delivery App Issues:
If ordered via Uber Eats or Menulog, first report the issue within the app for quick refunds. Also inform Red Rooster via their feedback form to assist improvements.

Corporate Contact (If Necessary):
Red Rooster’s parent company, Craveable Brands, has a head office line at (02) 8905 8400 if standard channels fail. Use sparingly and mainly if other channels are unresponsive.

What happens after you submit a complaint to Red Rooster ?

Acknowledgment:
You’ll see immediate confirmation after submitting via the online form. Red Rooster usually contacts you personally (often store or area manager) within a few days.

Internal Investigation:
Your complaint is reviewed internally, involving store management who will investigate (CCTV, staff interviews, etc.) and report back with solutions.

Resolution Process:
Typical resolutions include:

  • Apology: Always included for genuine complaints.

  • Replacement or Refund: Immediate fixes or refunds for incorrect or substandard food.

  • Voucher or Compensation: Generous vouchers or freebies to encourage repeat visits.

  • Explanation: Transparent explanation of issues and actions taken to avoid repeats.

Communication:
Red Rooster reaches out via your preferred method (phone/email), generally within 3–5 business days. If no contact occurs in that timeframe, it’s acceptable to follow up.

Customer Satisfaction:
Red Rooster aims for complete resolution. If you’re unsatisfied, they encourage you to communicate your ongoing concerns for an improved solution.

Common complaints against
Red Rooster

  • Food Quality Issues:
    Common complaints include undercooked or overcooked chicken, inconsistent preparation, poor-quality sides (chips, gravy), and discrepancies between advertised images and served items.

  • Portion Size & Value:
    Customers frequently mention portions seeming smaller than expected, leading to dissatisfaction over value for money.

  • Pricing & Promotions:
    Complaints arise from confusing promotions or pricing discrepancies at the checkout. Customers rightly expect advertised deals without hidden conditions.

  • Slow Service & Order Errors:
    Delays in drive-thru and incorrect items (e.g., missing sauces or wrong burgers) are recurring frustrations.

  • Customer Service Attitude:
    Complaints about rude or inattentive staff, unhelpful managers, or poor complaint handling are occasionally reported, highlighting inconsistent service quality.

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How other
Red Rooster
 complaints got resolved

Overcharged Promotion:

  • Issue: Customer charged full price despite advertised $4.95 deal.
  • Resolution: Immediate refund provided by the manager once identified.

Poorly Handled Complaint (Loaded Fries):

  • Issue: Sparse toppings and poor response from store, customer living far from store offered unsuitable replacement.
  • Resolution: The issue was escalated repeatedly via reminders to head office. Remains unresolved.

Missing Delivery Items:

  • Issue: Drink missing from delivery and cold chips.
  • Resolution: Manager noted complaint, provided extra items and free dessert on subsequent order.

How to escalate a complaint with Red Rooster

1. Franchise Owner or Area Manager:

  • Request contact details for the franchise owner or ask for your complaint to be reviewed by an Area Manager if unresolved at store level.

2. Craveable Brands Head Office:

  • Escalate unresolved complaints formally to:

    • Craveable Brands, Level 12, 12 Help Street, Chatswood NSW.

    • Email directly after obtaining an appropriate customer service contact via head office.

3. Social Media/Public Review:

  • Use Red Rooster’s verified social media pages (Facebook, Twitter) or platforms like ProductReview or Trustpilot to publicly escalate and garner prompt responses.

4. Consumer Protection Agencies:

  • Mention potential escalation to Fair Trading or the ACCC if your complaint remains unresolved, prompting internal urgency.

5. Legal Action (If Severe):

  • Reserved for serious, unresolved issues (e.g., injury/illness due to negligence). Legal consultation or Small Claims Court as a last resort.

Regulatory & Ombudsman Information for Red Rooster

Australian Consumer Law (ACL) & ACCC:

State Fair Trading or Consumer Affairs:

Local Health Departments (Food Safety Issues):

  • For serious food safety concerns, report directly to local councils or health authorities to trigger inspections and corrective action.

Note: No dedicated “Food Ombudsman” exists; Fair Trading and health departments typically handle unresolved Red Rooster complaints externally.

Official Red Rooster Complaint Resources & Links

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